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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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